Smoke/Carbon Alarm Campaign Begins

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 17:55

By Geoff Waterfield

Wainfleet fire department is distributing 126 alarms it has received from fire marshall

Another effort by fire fighters to make sure there are working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in every home.

Wainfleet Fire department announced a partnership today with Enbridge Gas and the Fire Marshall's Public Fire Safety Council, to bring fire and carbon monoxide deaths to zero.

The Wainfleet detachment has received 126 alarms through Safe Community Project Zero, meant to provide alarms across Ontario.

This year, Enbridge has invested over $450,000.

Ontario Fire Marshall Jon Pegg says each day fire departments focus on educating people about the importance of working alarms in the home.

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Smoke/Carbon Alarm Campaign Begins

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